capitalization

noun cap·i·tal·i·za·tion \ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌkap-tə-, British also kə-ˌpi-tə-\

Definition of CAPITALIZATION

a : the act or process of capitalizing

b : a sum resulting from a process of capitalizing

c : the total liabilities of a business including both ownership capital and borrowed capital

d : the total par value or the stated value of no-par issues of authorized stock

: the use of a capital letter in writing or printing

1852

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